“After the thing went off, after it was a sure thing that America could wipe out a city with just one bomb, a scientist turned to Father and said, 'Science has now known sin.' And do you know what Father said? He said, 'What is sin?”

-Kurt Vonnegut

RECENT HISTORY

Welcome to hell. The southeast was largely spared from the nuclear holocaust that obliterated many of America’s once great cities. While the South was largely untouched by the bombs, radiation tainted the Mississippi and much of the land surrounding it, including most of Louisiana. After a time vault dwellers began to exit their vaults and repopulate the much changed south. The rich and fertile land that their ancestors once knew was destroyed, and replaced by something else, something alien. New Orleans was turned into a veritable swamp, with nearly two thirds of the city submerged in at least several feet of irradiated sludge that had once qualified as water. Much of the flora and fauna that blanketed the land was changed into mutated versions of those in the past. Alligators that were commonly fifteen feet in length grew into massively bloated monsters, easily reaching over twenty-five feet in length. All life seemed hostile and well suited to the new environment. But, not only were there new creatures for the vault dwellers to fend off, it seemed that many pre-war peoples had fled into the swamps and devolved into something far less than human.

The vault dwellers fled their vaults and started new homes amongst the long abandoned cities of old. Large communities sprang up all over the state. Trade began to flow with the Mississippi, and everything seemed to be going so well. But all good things must come to an end. Four major factions threaten the peace and stability of the region. While they are all concentrated in the southern half of the state, the conflict will soon spread. The four major players are as follows: Caesar’s Legion, The Hub, Providence, and the Royaume.

With all the traffic flowing seamlessly up and down the Mississippi, bandits, brigands, and murderers have come to bring chaos and despair to many travelers hoping to get a stake of the rumored treasures of the Bayou State. The criminals have set up a lawless settlement in the north, in the ruined pre-war city of Shreveport. The rival bandit gangs own different parts of the city, and oftentimes fight street to street over control of one block or another. The tribals, deformed by generations of inbreeding have come out of their holes to brutally defend their territory from the invading foreigners. It seems little has changed in America. War has touched the East, War has touched the West, and soon, war will come to the South. Because war, war never changes.

LOUISIANA AND THE OUTSIDE WORLD

To the west, Hoover Dam is held by the NCR, but only just barely. Caesar and his legion are nearly ready for another assault on the Dam, and should they win, the Mojave will fall with the Dam. But for now, none of that is of any import to the lands of the Mississippi. The Legion has, however sent a full Centuria to investigate the rumors of treasures, and seed the area with the beginnings of a new campaign.

The new frontier in Louisiana was wild; there was no doubt about that. But, pockets of civilization pocket the land. Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, and a commune in the ruins of New Orleans are bastions of safety and normalcy compared to the nightmare just beyond the safety of their walls.

Tribals lurk in the swamps, wetlands, and forests of the wastelands. They prey upon anyone foolish enough to come to close to their territory. Though, they are often too caught up in their own petty feuds they rarely get involved in any conflicts beyond their own borders. Just as the Bayous sport an exotic and wide ranging variety of fauna, so too do they have a great many tribes of different values, resources, and beliefs. There are tribes of humans so deformed by inbreeding; they are hardly human at all. Some are quite plain, seeking only to hold on to what little resources they have left. And, it’s rumored amongst the locals that a tribe of Amazons roam the wilds in search of men to prey upon. And far to the north lays a lawless town of ingrates and brigands. Shreveport is full of vile men and women, but the bloody history of the town is even worse

Somewhere in this calamity is you. Be you an adventurer, well-to-do merchant, or something far more sinister. Everyone has their own reason to come to the Child of the Mississippi, and not many are willing to share it. But, whatever your reason is, you had best choose your enemies carefully, and choose your friends with even more caution. For if you choose wrong, you will surely end up in the belly of a beast.

FAQ

Q: What year is it?A: 2280.

Q: What technology and equipment are our factions permitted?A: The major factions (i.e. the ones outlined in the OOC) will have access to a limited amount of standard military infantry equipment and partial access to post-apocalyptic built vehicles. Minor and player-created factions will not have access to this equipment unless given explicit permission by the OP.

Q: Can we leave Louisiana?A: You may stray beyond the borders of Louisiana, but not very far. Unless I give you express permission, it's generally best to stay within Louisiana.

Q: Is there a story?A: Yes, but they are primarily tailored towards solo characters, but if you want something to do for your factions besides involving yourself in the southern conflict send me a telegram.

Q: Horses?A: We’re going to be defying canon here and saying there are horses for ease of transportation.

Q: Can I apply as a member of one of the major or minor factions?A: Yes, just not the leader.

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"Inside city limits you behave. Outside of it, I don't give a fuck"―Militiaman introducing visitors to the Hub’s laws

Based in the pre-war city of Lafayette, The Hub has been around nearly since the fall of America. The Louisiana 256th Infantry Brigade, being stationed in Lafayette at the time of the Great War, took charge of Lafayette. With the backing of the Louisiana Brigade, peace and order was brought to Lafayette and its surrounding area, over time transforming the city into the premier trading hub in Louisiana. Thus its name: The Hub. In the present day, however, the trade that normally flows through the Hub has been halted by a particularly vicious gang of raiders that go by the name of the Saints. They are often at odds with Providence over the disputed region between their two cities. This has created a no-man’s-land between the two powers, in which skirmishes frequently occur. This conflict has also significantly hurt trade in the region. Twenty thousand people call the Hub home.

Providence

"Our nation is truly like the people that inhabit it; pure, free and resilient in the face of evil."― Mayor Franklin Kersey

The second largest power in Louisiana, Providence is a democracy governed by a council of individuals from the populous, and a mayor who is elected by the council. The council, however, is mainly comprised of members from the leading families of the city, and it is rare if anyone else gets a seat. The community has recently been wracked by a number of murders committed by an unknown party, a hefty bounty has been posted for anyone who can get rid of the culprit. While their homefront is terrorized by an unknown actor, their western border is awash with conflict as they fight incessantly with the Hub. The population of Providence is around twenty thousand.

The Royaume

"Orleans is a cesspit that might never have existed at all, completely worthless and irrelevant on its own merits. Only our presence gives it any meaning."―An unnamed member of the Royal Family

From out of New Orleans comes an army; bringing order and civilization to the hellish bayous of Acadiana, for God and King! The grandeur of the Royaume's aristocrats, and the omnipresence of their Gendarmerie forces in the Big Easy gives many merchants the impression that the Royaume is a monolithic force in southern Louisiana. This is just the image the Roi of New Orleans wishes to cultivate for the Kingdom. Yet, a recent kidnapping of a Royal family member has threatened to shatter this image. The Roi has spread word all throughout Louisiana that anyone who finds his progeny will be handsomely rewarded. About sixteen thousand people are under the protection of the Roi.

Caesar's Legion

“Oh yes, raised in that tradition. And the teaching stuck. I was taught it was my responsibility to bring the torch of knowledge to the wastes.”― Caesar

A group of Frumentarii has been in the region since before Caesar first discovered the Hoover Dam, but with New Vegas being a choicier target to conquer, the Big Easy was put on the backburner. The Frumentarii have remained, however, negotiating with various tribes in the Lake Charles area and beyond. Their objective was to ally themselves with these tribes in a bid to expand Caesar’s will upon the Louisiana wasteland. They have selected the three largest Clans as the most likely to join their cause. And, with the first battle of the Hoover Dam completed resources have been freed and a full Centuria has recently arrived to cement Caesar’s foothold in the area.

NPC MINORS

Sawyer Clan

“Sawyers come in only one shape and size, inbred.” ―A Common Saying

One of the three strongest clans in Louisiana, the Sawyers inhabit the Kitsatchie Forest of central Louisiana. Because of their central location, they block a great deal of traffic coming from the north. Because of this, the Mississippi is the travel path of choice for many merchants and travellers. They also serve to isolate the Northern half of the state from the conflicts in the south. In many ways they are a boon and a con to the Bayou wasteland. In terms of temperament, the Sawyers are the most outwardly hostile and treacherous to deal with. In battle the Sawyers are known to make use of some of the fauna of the wasteland to deal with interlopers.

LaRue Clan

“The LaRues are more sane than the Sawyers or Shaws, but that isn’t saying much.” ―Anonymous

Another one of the three strongest clans in Louisiana, the LaRue inhabit the islands and marshes on the Southern boot of the state. Where the Sawyers are hostile and difficult to deal with, the LaRue are much more cordial with visitors. This isn’t to say that they aren’t dangerous, but they prefer backstabbing and cunning to get what they want. The LaRue are also known to practice what the Shaws would call witchcraft, also known as Voodoo. The clan also makes use of boats to trade and raid along the nearby coastal areas.

Shaw Clan

"Those people are merely a misunderstood gaggle of tribals, in search of a higher purpose; one day, I'm sure, they'll join their fellow man hand-in-hand, seeking the comfort of the lord."―Pastor Harris

The last of the three major clans of Louisiana, Clan Shaw calls the area between the Hub and Lake Charles home. Certainly the most religious of the three clans, the Shaws have long since practiced a perverted form of Christianity. The Shaws are very passionate about their faith, which has often led them to undertake crusades against their neighbors. As of late, they have been warily watching the new Legion presence in Lake Charles asking God for a revelation on what to do next. They derive their leadership from their religious leaders, who are untouchable within their community.

Vendetta

"A Vendetta trader and a Hub trader walk into a bar. The Hub trader exchanges goods with the barkeep for a drink. The Vendetta trader shoots the barkeep, takes over the bar and starts calling it a saloon."- A Mississippi trader's joke

Hailing from the once proud Shreveport, Vendetta is a lawless town of ruffians who seek only to satisfy their own perverted machinations. Vendetta is ruled by numerous gangs of varying sizes. They cater to the sick and depraved, oftentimes being slavers, bandits, and murderers, who come to sell the fruits of their work, or simply to have a good time. A vacuum has recently been created with the overthrow of the previous crime boss of the city. As such the the streets are awash with blood, but this certainly doesn’t mean Shreveport is ripe for the taking. Some five thousand live in Vendetta, and most of those people are armed and dangerous.

Midway is a second rate power, and in many places it shows. The Sawyer Clan has long been encroaching on Midway inch by inch, pushing the people of Midway further into their own city. The lack of response by the city at large is due in large part to its lack of manpower to effectively hold back the Sawyers. This however, does not mean that they are defeated. Word has spread that they’re hiring mercenaries to help them deal with the Sawyer threat. With war on the horizon, is becoming a more sensible trading destination with each passing day. The conflict to the south has also given them an influx of manpower in the form of refugees, thus it is in their best interests to keep the war going as long as they can. The population of Midway is roughly four thousand souls.

Haven

"We get by."―Haven Citizen

Out of the ruins of pre-war Monroe, Haven has grown. When the bombs fell, the 528th Engineer Battalion of Monroe did their best to maintain order. And those in the northern portions of the state flocked to them for safety. It became a Haven for many people for sometime. Haven has no real form of government, but the remnants of the Engineer Battalion have transformed into a militant sect that strives to defend Haven and other nearby settlements. This sect, the Pathfinders, are widely respected by the local populous and are often the de facto leaders of Haven. The settlement is in direct opposition to Vendetta, due to a number of slaver incursions staged against Haven. Recently the settlement has been licking its wounds after a particularly violent raid from Vendetta. The population of Haven is about two thousand.

PLAYERS

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Track down the serial killer nicknamed the Providence Plugger, that has been plaguing the city of Baton Rouge. Recently having claimed his thirteenth victim, the local authorities are in a frenzy to find the culprit.

Sheriff Franklin Gallagher

Providence at large

High

0

A Feast for Crows

Accompany a ragtag group of "prospectors" into the No-Mans-Land between Providence and the Hub to loot valuable hardware.

One-Eyed Edd

The Hub

Moderate

0

Wild Hunt

Hunt down the evasive animal(s) that have been killing both Providence and Hub soldiers within the No-Mans-Land.

Major Abaroa

Providence

Moderate

0

The Saints Come Marching In

Deal with the raider group, known as the Saints, that have been plaguing the flow of trade north of the Hub.

Major Eckerson

The Hub

Easy

0

Black Phillip

Retrieve the missing Royal Family member who appears to have been kidnapped. Though, the details surrounding the kidnapping have been deliberately suppressed by the Roi so as to maintain an air of stability. Because of this, wild stories about cults, human trafficking, and other craziness abound

His Royal Highness

New Orleans

High

0

Eye for an Eye

The former crime boss of Vendetta, Mr. Fontaine, is still alive and has been licking his wounds since his deposition. He's been gathering his few remaining allies, and forging new ones in a bid to regain his lost title.

Mr. Fontaine

Midway

High

0

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I have my own Discord Server now. Check it out. Or don't. Or do if you don't plan on it.

If anyone askes where we were Saturday at 14:30, we were at ThePub, understand?

-If it's stupid, but it works, it ain't stupid.-No Combat Ready unit has ever passed inspection.-No Inspection Ready unit has ever passed combat.-There is nothing more satisfying to you then having the enemy shoot at you, and miss.-Remember, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

I'm too much of a nostalgic motherfucker to pass this opportunity up. You better bet I'm bringing back Gunny Smith, although probably with a minor name change.

I have my own Discord Server now. Check it out. Or don't. Or do if you don't plan on it.

If anyone askes where we were Saturday at 14:30, we were at ThePub, understand?

-If it's stupid, but it works, it ain't stupid.-No Combat Ready unit has ever passed inspection.-No Inspection Ready unit has ever passed combat.-There is nothing more satisfying to you then having the enemy shoot at you, and miss.-Remember, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Tayner wrote:I'm too much of a nostalgic motherfucker to pass this opportunity up. You better bet I'm bringing back Gunny Smith, although probably with a minor name change.

Sounds good. Just please don't try and single handedly take over Vendetta again.

We probably could've succeeded if the RP didn't die.

However I am entertaining the idea of having Mr. Smith form a mercenary faction later on in the RP, which will procure control of Vendetta through aligning gangs with each other and shooting those who don't join. Definitely with other PCs who are willing to help, and with a lot of guns.

Edit; Or I might make him a Lawman, bark up that tree this time.

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I have my own Discord Server now. Check it out. Or don't. Or do if you don't plan on it.

If anyone askes where we were Saturday at 14:30, we were at ThePub, understand?

-If it's stupid, but it works, it ain't stupid.-No Combat Ready unit has ever passed inspection.-No Inspection Ready unit has ever passed combat.-There is nothing more satisfying to you then having the enemy shoot at you, and miss.-Remember, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Elerian wrote:Sounds good. Just please don't try and single handedly take over Vendetta again.

We probably could've succeeded if the RP didn't die.

However I am entertaining the idea of having Mr. Smith form a mercenary faction later on in the RP, which will procure control of Vendetta through aligning gangs with each other and shooting those who don't join. Definitely with other PCs who are willing to help, and with a lot of guns.

The task on the Quest Board called Eye for an Eye involves the former Crime Boss of Vendetta trying to return to power. It sounds like you might be interested in such a thing.

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However I am entertaining the idea of having Mr. Smith form a mercenary faction later on in the RP, which will procure control of Vendetta through aligning gangs with each other and shooting those who don't join. Definitely with other PCs who are willing to help, and with a lot of guns.

The task on the Quest Board called Eye for an Eye involves the former Crime Boss of Vendetta trying to return to power. It sounds like you might be interested in such a thing.

Interesting. Let me read through the OP to re-familiarize myself with the setting. I also edited my last post, might make him a bounty hunter or lawman.

I have my own Discord Server now. Check it out. Or don't. Or do if you don't plan on it.

If anyone askes where we were Saturday at 14:30, we were at ThePub, understand?

-If it's stupid, but it works, it ain't stupid.-No Combat Ready unit has ever passed inspection.-No Inspection Ready unit has ever passed combat.-There is nothing more satisfying to you then having the enemy shoot at you, and miss.-Remember, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Tayner wrote:Interesting. Let me read through the OP to re-familiarize myself with the setting. I also edited my last post, might make him a bounty hunter or lawman.

Funnily enough I have another questline for Midway that involves bounties on several members of the Sawyer Clan.

Might split the difference and have him work as a bounty hunter, still enforcing the law, but still independent. Was thinking about following the Providence Plugger quest as a lawman from Providence.

I have my own Discord Server now. Check it out. Or don't. Or do if you don't plan on it.

If anyone askes where we were Saturday at 14:30, we were at ThePub, understand?

-If it's stupid, but it works, it ain't stupid.-No Combat Ready unit has ever passed inspection.-No Inspection Ready unit has ever passed combat.-There is nothing more satisfying to you then having the enemy shoot at you, and miss.-Remember, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Tayner wrote:Might split the difference and have him work as a bounty hunter, still enforcing the law, but still independent. Was thinking about following the Providence Plugger quest as a lawman from Providence.

Sounds gucci. The Plugger questline will be somewhat similar to the last one, but hopefully will be better executed hopefully. So I wouldn't recommend looking at the last thread much in case of spoilers.

>implying I haven't forgotten the basics.I just remember The Who, not the why, what, when, etc.

And if Smith were to return the Roi's lost royalty, as a lawman/bounty hunter from Providence would that do well for relations?

I have my own Discord Server now. Check it out. Or don't. Or do if you don't plan on it.

If anyone askes where we were Saturday at 14:30, we were at ThePub, understand?

-If it's stupid, but it works, it ain't stupid.-No Combat Ready unit has ever passed inspection.-No Inspection Ready unit has ever passed combat.-There is nothing more satisfying to you then having the enemy shoot at you, and miss.-Remember, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Rygondria wrote:Would a mercenary/rum runner from the Florida wastes with a fondness for gator hunting be ok. I am mainly asking since I am unsure wether people from out of state would be accepted.

That would be fine, but I don't have a great deal of confidence in your reliability Ry.

I am fully aware of the past actions of Me making apps and suddenly vanishing imo thin air as soon as an IC pops up. I have taken a couple of weeks off from NS to get a grip on any distractions that had recently have kept me spread thin. But I still know this is not enough to get rid of the reputation I have developed. I just only hope that I can start to repair to fix it and not fall back into distraction and abandonment I have been known for

Tayner wrote:>implying I haven't forgotten the basics.I just remember The Who, not the why, what, when, etc.

And if Smith were to return the Roi's lost royalty, as a lawman/bounty hunter from Providence would that do well for relations?

If you mean relations between the Royaume and Providence, then perhaps. Though, its not like the Royaume and Providence are on terrible terms like the Hub and Providence are.

Rygondria wrote:I am fully aware of the past actions of Me making apps and suddenly vanishing imo thin air as soon as an IC pops up. I have taken a couple of weeks off from NS to get a grip on any distractions that had recently have kept me spread thin. But I still know this is not enough to get rid of the reputation I have developed. I just only hope that I can start to repair to fix it and not fall back into distraction and abandonment I have been known for

The only way of fixing your reputation is proving yourself to be reliable again.

Renoa wrote:This looks really interesting, but I haven't roleplayed in ages, and I'm not sure how regularly I would be able to post...

Returnees and beginners are welcome, though posting at least semi-frequently is a must.

Tayner wrote:>implying I haven't forgotten the basics.I just remember The Who, not the why, what, when, etc.

And if Smith were to return the Roi's lost royalty, as a lawman/bounty hunter from Providence would that do well for relations?

If you mean relations between the Royaume and Providence, then perhaps. Though, its not like the Royaume and Providence are on terrible terms like the Hub and Providence are.

Well, I figure Smith would try to help out his home by getting some friends on their side. Might also work for Haven and Vendetta if he never does secure Vendetta. He'd use Vendetta to indirectly support Providence, Lend-Lease stuff, and as Haven would be free of the raider threat, they'd probably want to help out the guy who made that happen.

I have my own Discord Server now. Check it out. Or don't. Or do if you don't plan on it.

If anyone askes where we were Saturday at 14:30, we were at ThePub, understand?

-If it's stupid, but it works, it ain't stupid.-No Combat Ready unit has ever passed inspection.-No Inspection Ready unit has ever passed combat.-There is nothing more satisfying to you then having the enemy shoot at you, and miss.-Remember, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Elerian wrote:If you mean relations between the Royaume and Providence, then perhaps. Though, its not like the Royaume and Providence are on terrible terms like the Hub and Providence are.

Well, I figure Smith would try to help out his home by getting some friends on their side. Might also work for Haven and Vendetta if he never does secure Vendetta. He'd use Vendetta to indirectly support Providence, Lend-Lease stuff, and as Haven would be free of the raider threat, they'd probably want to help out the guy who made that happen.

Conflict is probably inevitable between the big four, but I'm always open to alternative paths.

Haven will probably be conquered by player factions at some point, and Vendetta is full of scum. The likelihood of getting them to shape up and support Providence is a longshot.

Tayner wrote:>implying I haven't forgotten the basics.I just remember The Who, not the why, what, when, etc.

And if Smith were to return the Roi's lost royalty, as a lawman/bounty hunter from Providence would that do well for relations?

If you mean relations between the Royaume and Providence, then perhaps. Though, its not like the Royaume and Providence are on terrible terms like the Hub and Providence are.

Rygondria wrote:I am fully aware of the past actions of Me making apps and suddenly vanishing imo thin air as soon as an IC pops up. I have taken a couple of weeks off from NS to get a grip on any distractions that had recently have kept me spread thin. But I still know this is not enough to get rid of the reputation I have developed. I just only hope that I can start to repair to fix it and not fall back into distraction and abandonment I have been known for

The only way of fixing your reputation is proving yourself to be reliable again.

Renoa wrote:This looks really interesting, but I haven't roleplayed in ages, and I'm not sure how regularly I would be able to post...

Returnees and beginners are welcome, though posting at least semi-frequently is a must.

I fully intend in being much more reliable than I have been in the last couple mouths.